Senate Session
The Senate debated and ratified the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia on a vote of 71 to 26. They also passed provisions to assist first responders to the September 11,…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,296 viewsThe Senate debated and ratified the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia on a vote of 71 to 26. They also passed provisions to assist first responders to the September 11,…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,296 viewsThe Senate continued debate on the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,173 viewsDemocratic senators held a news conference on a failed cloture vote on the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act.
3,244 viewsSenators met to vote on the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy in the military and the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty…
View in Congressional Chronicle22,710 viewsThe Senate approved the compromise proposal to extend the tax cuts and began debate on the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).
View in Congressional Chronicle1,871 viewsThe Senate failed to move forward on several measures, one dealing with immigration and another that creates a fund for first responders with health issues as a result of the terrorist…
View in Congressional Chronicle6,717 viewsSenators gave general speeches.
View in Congressional Chronicle7,835 viewsSenators gave general speeches.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,406 viewsDeputy Assistant Attorney General Greg Andres and international criminal law attorneys testified on the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The law, passed in 1977, made it…
19,438 viewsSenators made general speeches.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,798 viewsThe Senate voted to confirm Elena Kagan as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court on a vote of 63 to 37.
View in Congressional Chronicle36,045 viewsThe Senate moved forward with a bill that aims to help states avoid teacher layoffs and also helps with Medicaid payments. Members also continued debate on Elena Kagan’s nomination for…
View in Congressional Chronicle4,114 viewsSenator Patrick Leahy and Governor Jim Douglas talked about former President Calvin Coolidge’s “civil approach to politics,” and the need for more of his approach in contemporary political debate. President Coolidge’s…
751 viewsSenate Judiciary Committee Chair Patrick Leahy spoke in favor of Elena’s confirmation to the Supreme Court.
166 viewsRobert Mueller testified at an oversight hearing on law enforcement operations and practices at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Among the topics he spoke about were reports of…
643 viewsSenator Carte Goodwin (D-WV) was sworn in to office, replacing the late Senator Robert Byrd.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,047 viewsCommittee members spoke about the nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court and their opposition or support for her confirmation. Following their statements…
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